The health technology assessment bodies for England and Scotland have this week issued positive recommendations on the funding of several innovative new medicines on the National Health Service, including products for myeloma, kidney cancer and multiple sclerosis.

Following a strategic review, AMAG goes to Covis. Vincera goes public in merger with blank check company, has pending cancer deal with Bayer.

House Oversight Committee Chair says AbbVie has failed to comply with requests for documents in committee's investigation of the drug pricing of 12 pharma companies.

With the global pandemic leading to a big rise in mental health issues, medtech could have a role to play. In Vivo explores transcranial magnetic stimulation systems that are being used to treat severe anxiety and depression, among other indications. As well as the skyrocketing use of telehealth, apps and light therapy for mental health indications.